Kate and John bought a lot of fabric at Quilt Market in October and they both have been busy designing, cutting and sewing new laser cut kits out of it.
Some of the new laser cut kits will have Braided Borders - but instead of having to cut them yourself, Kate cuts all the strips, the exact right size, on the laser and you just sew. Don't you love pre-cut kits?!! Wait till you see the one that John just finished, WOW! More pictures next week and the new kits will be in the catalog soon. Here is the
web address in case you want to look at what we have in stock now.
And, for Christmas, Kate has made a darling quilt for her friend's little girl, Charlie. Of course, it was machine quilted on the Multi-Frame. I really like the puzzle design she used for the quilting pattern. But the interesting thing is that she used a plush Minkee-like fabric on the back. We always tell quilters not to do that, since it is kind of stretchy, a little bulky and unpredictable. But the back turned out fine and I think the quilt is going to be a big hit with Charlie - she is five.
John just finished piecing a plaid version of "Charlie's Quilt" out of light and dark plaids. He is just starting to quilt it; it is a lot different look because of the colors and I like it too!
When you see pictures of Kate in our advertisements or if you seen her at a quilt show, you have probably noticed her long hair. She doesn't cut it very often but last week was the day. Here are before and after pictures. They cut off 21" and she was able to donate 17" to "Locks for Love". She has such pretty, thick hair - that's her Mom talking.
Wow, Christmas is approaching fast! I am still waiting for one gift to arrive and am planning some very short sessions of cookie making. We are looking forward to seeing our family and to quiet, happy times. We wish you the same!
Brooke
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